DEBRECEN, Hungary (Interstat) — NKA Pecs will visit DEAC on Wednesday at Olah Gabor utcai sportcsarnok in Debrecen, Hungary, in a matchup between teams that share a 1-4 record. Both clubs are looking for a second victory and a measure of momentum in a crowded early-season schedule. The contest is part of a busy stretch for both programs.

NKA Pecs enters off an 88-75 home win over Egis Körmend, its first victory of the season. Jamarques Lawrence is the player to watch for Pecs after a strong recent stretch. Lawrence had 24 points, two rebounds and nine assists in the win over Körmend after posting 14 points, one rebound and three assists in a loss to Szombathely. James Moors added 10 points and 14 rebounds in the Körmend victory, while Kieffer Punter contributed 17 points, six rebounds, seven assists and one block. Pecs has also dropped games to Falco Szombathely, Oroszlanyi, Szolnoki Olaj and Atomerőmű this season, and the visitors will need Lawrence to continue creating offense against a DEAC team that has struggled defensively at times. Pecs will need another balanced effort from its supporting players.

DEAC enters after a 91-84 loss at Oroszlanyi. Robert Ford III is the player to watch for the home side. Ford produced 15 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in that defeat and earlier had 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists against Szolnoki Olaj. Daniel Kucsera scored 21 points and added three rebounds in the recent loss, while Andras Rujak finished with seven points, nine rebounds and four assists. DEAC’s other recent results include a win over Szolnoki Olaj and losses to Atomerőmű, Alba Fehérvár and Sopron. The home team will look to Ford for production on both ends and will need support around him to counter Pecs’ backcourt. Ford remains the focal point of the DEAC attack.

The game is set for Wednesday at Olah Gabor utcai sportcsarnok. Pecs will seek to build on its most recent win, while DEAC will try to use home court to move past its recent result. After this matchup, Pecs is scheduled to host Budapesti Honved, and DEAC is slated to visit Egis Körmend. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but each has also had defensive difficulties during the early portion of the season. Lawrence and Ford are the central figures to monitor, with Lawrence’s playmaking and Ford’s all-around contributions likely to shape the pace and flow of the game.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of DEAC 92, NKA Pecs 88. DEAC has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -4.5, and the over/under is 169.5.